Relief Sculpture and Texture Quiz

What is the defining characteristic of low relief sculpture?

• Figures are often undercut to a great extent

• Elements project more than half from the background

• Figures are not projected from the background

• Elements project slightly with no undercutting

Which artwork should be considered high relief?

• Story of Jacob and Esau by Lorenzo Ghiberti

• Mt. Rushmore by Gutzon Borglum

• Low relief on a U.S. coin

• None of the above

What does additive sculptural technique involve?

• Carving into clay

• Adding one or more materials to create a 3D piece of art

• Undercutting the figures

• Removing material from the surface

What tools did the artist use for Mt. Rushmore?

• Chisels and dynamite

• Pencils and glue

• Paint and markers

• Scissors and exacto knives

What is the size of the cardboard surface recommended for the relief sculpture project?

• 6x9

• 12x15

• 15x18

• 9x12

What medium did we use to create your relief sculptures?

• Paper

• Foil

• Plaster

• Cardboard

What is the first step in creating a cardboard relief sculpture?

• Embellishing the design with pens or paints

• Peeling the top layer off the cardboard

• Planning the design using imagination or a photo

• Cutting out different shapes

What is the purpose of peeling the top layer off the cardboard in the relief sculpture project?

• To add material and build up the surface

• To remove material and expose a different texture

• To plan the composition using imagination or a photo

• To put finishing touches and details with paint or pens

What can be used to cut out and glue shapes to the background in the relief sculpture project?

• Pencils and scissors

• Paint and markers

• Exacto knives and glue

• Paper and cardboard

What is the purpose of using different textures in the relief sculpture project?

• To add finishing touches and details with paint or pens

• To cut out and glue shapes to the background

• To plan the composition using imagination or a photo

• To build up the surface using additive techniques